This calculator provides an estimated cost for DHL Express shipping. Please note that actual rates may vary based on specific service levels, pickup locations, destination details, and any applicable surcharges or duties.
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#dhl-calculator-wrapper {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 600px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
#dhl-calculator-wrapper h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #003366;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.calculator-inputs {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
gap: 15px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.input-group {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 5px;
}
.input-group label {
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 0.9em;
color: #333;
}
.input-group input[type="number"] {
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
width: calc(100% – 20px);
}
.input-group input[type="number"]:focus {
border-color: #007bff;
outline: none;
}
button {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 12px 20px;
background-color: #0056b3;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1em;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
button:hover {
background-color: #003d80;
}
.calculator-result {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #e9ecef;
border: 1px solid #ced4da;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1.1em;
text-align: center;
color: #003366;
font-weight: bold;
}
function calculateDhlRate() {
var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageWeight").value);
var length = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageLength").value);
var width = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageWidth").value);
var height = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageHeight").value);
var distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("distance").value);
var declaredValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById("declaredValue").value);
var fuelSurchargePercent = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fuelSurcharge").value);
var otherSurcharges = parseFloat(document.getElementById("otherSurcharges").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("dhl-result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
if (isNaN(weight) || isNaN(length) || isNaN(width) || isNaN(height) || isNaN(distance) || isNaN(declaredValue) || isNaN(fuelSurchargePercent) || isNaN(otherSurcharges) ||
weight <= 0 || length <= 0 || width <= 0 || height <= 0 || distance <= 0 || declaredValue < 0 || fuelSurchargePercent < 0 || otherSurcharges < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
// Calculate Volumetric Weight (Kilograms)
// Formula: (Length * Width * Height) / 5000 (DHL standard divisor)
var volumetricWeight = (length * width * height) / 5000;
// Determine the chargeable weight (the greater of actual or volumetric)
var chargeableWeight = Math.max(weight, volumetricWeight);
// Base Rate Calculation (Simplified – DHL rates are complex and zone-based)
// This is a hypothetical simplified rate structure for demonstration
var baseRate = 0;
if (chargeableWeight <= 1) {
baseRate = 25.00;
} else if (chargeableWeight <= 5) {
baseRate = 50.00;
} else if (chargeableWeight <= 10) {
baseRate = 80.00;
} else if (chargeableWeight 5000) {
baseRate *= 1.15; // 15% increase for very long distances
} else if (distance > 2000) {
baseRate *= 1.05; // 5% increase for medium long distances
}
// Calculate Fuel Surcharge
var fuelSurchargeAmount = baseRate * (fuelSurchargePercent / 100);
// Calculate Insurance/Declared Value Fee (if applicable)
var insuranceFee = 0;
if (declaredValue > 0) {
// Simplified: e.g., 0.5% of declared value for every $100
insuranceFee = Math.ceil(declaredValue / 100) * 0.50;
if (insuranceFee < 5.00) insuranceFee = 5.00; // Minimum insurance fee
}
// Calculate Total Estimated Rate
var totalRate = baseRate + fuelSurchargeAmount + otherSurcharges + insuranceFee;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Estimated DHL Express Rate: $" + totalRate.toFixed(2);
}